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Tremel Bello

Tremel Bello

Arlington,TX

Summary

Seasoned Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Quest Diagnostics, excelling in specimen handling and patient care. Demonstrated expertise in blood collection techniques and staff training, ensuring high accuracy and safety standards. Skilled in fostering patient cooperation and managing diverse patient populations, significantly enhancing the efficiency and quality of clinical procedures.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
01.2014 - Current
  • Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
  • Mobile stat draws
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel, as well as train new hires.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Phlebotomist

Cook Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
  • Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
  • Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws

Phlebotomist

Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
  • Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals, and taking detailed health history
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name

Education

Medical Assitant

Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO
07-2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Data entry
  • Blood collection technique
  • Health and safety
  • Staff management

Certification

  • National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
01.2014 - Current

Phlebotomist

Cook Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2014

Phlebotomist

Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2012

Medical Assitant

Concorde Career College

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